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  Adoption of child precedes proper ceremonies being performed. Mere adoption deed without proof of required ceremonies does not prove adoption. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-July-2023
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  Reservation of posts in excess of 50% to SC and ST category under the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act is not ultravires the Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-July-2023
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  Violation of privacy. There is no requirement for the Police to take permission of the Magistrate to register the case under Section 66E of the Information Technology Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-July-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Anticipatory bail. Though Court can’t hold a mini trial on merits, usage of deadly weapon and attack on vital part of the body are factors to be considered to reject the petition. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-July-2023
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  Gravity of the offence is not a relevant consideration to decline bail to juvenile. Known criminality, expose made to any morale, physical or psychological danger and ends of justice being defeated are the relevant factors. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-July-2023
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  Principle of Feeding the Grant by Estoppel would enure to the benefit of purchasers of Inam lands upon the re-grant under the Karnataka (Religious and Charitable) Inam Abolition Act, 1955. Karnataka High Court.

  • 17-July-2023
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  SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Act is grossly misused by few engaging the Courts of law. Genuine complaints of people who have actually suffered abuse would go into the oblivion. Karnataka High Court.

  • 17-July-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Externment under the Karnataka Police Act. Mere apprehension of the police is not a factor which is required to be considered before passing an order under Section 58 of the Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 17-July-2023
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  Divorce. When the allegations of cruelty are consistent and specific which are not refuted by making available for cross-examination and in the absence of any contrary evidence on record, the court shall dissolve the marriage. Karnataka High Court.

  • 17-July-2023
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  When the State takes over private land of a person who has undisputed title over it, the owner cannot be asked to approach the civil court for compensation. Refusal to pay compensation violates constitutional mandate. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-July-2023
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  ‘rakshanti sthavire putra …’ Law, religion & custom mandate sons to look after their parents, and more particularly aged mother. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-July-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Reference Court while awarding compensation in respect of the sub-soil/minerals underneath the soil of the acquired properties shall take into consideration the provisions of the Karnataka Minor Minerals Concession Rules. Karnataka High Court.

  • 14-July-2023
  • Daksha Legal